On Monday I'm hopefully going to change my ATF. I've got all the stuff that I need, transmission flush, new fluid, a syringe for filling, etc, but what I'm not sure about, is if the two bolts on the transmission, the drain and fill, use seals like the oil sump plug?

I'm also going to change my oil, and got the seal today, and then realised I never considered whether the transmission plugs use them or not, does anybody know?

Also, while I'm making a topic, the seal for my oil sump plug is like a metal washer, I haven't changed oil on many cars, but of the cars I have done, the seal was rubber. Is a metal washer like seal correct?

 

Honestly, changing auto tranny fluid yourself is a good thing don't get me wrong. But, doing it yourself is kinda half assed in nature. It only changes about 40% of the tranny oil. Granted, this is better than nothing. If I'm thinking right, my civic has rubber seals for the drain/fill plugs as well as the oil sump itself. Good luck man, hope you have a good time doing it. I always do.

 

Metal washers are fine. The tranny drain bolt has a 3/8 in. ratchet hole. The fill bolt is hard to miss, it's the large bolt near the top. When filling the tranny have car on flat surface. When draining, it helps to have it a little slanted (car jacked to the left) so most of the fluid comes out. If you want superior protection buy a new drain bolt with a magnetic tip -- collects most small metal fragments.

 

ugh

I think I might need to change my transmission fliud.... how do I even check how high/low it is?

 

Only 40%? Last week I was taking apart a couple of transaxles for my course, and I can't see how 60% could get stuck in there.

 

Damn, yesterday when I got the flush from work (auto service) my boss didn't mention that I would need a machine for it. I'll wait for next saturday and use their machine to change it I think.

 

ya i did same thing